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LV56 NYT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box and exhaust hanger has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing fully (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 108,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,871 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 101,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cuts in outer tyre all.

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 12 May 2017 77,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 70,069 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,714 miles

N/S/F fog lamp lens broken.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F fog lamp lens broken.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,589 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres splits noted to inner side walls

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre, quite worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre, quite worn

both front tyres very worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,089 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LV56 NYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV56 NYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV56 NYT registered?

LV56 NYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LV56 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 NYT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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